Ayurveda Medicines And Yoga For Beauty Care

Ayurveda ‘the science of Healing’ definitely have a solution for beauty problems. The pathology of the disease is considered due to vitiated Blood (Rakta Dushti) along with vitiated Kapha and Vata and it deals with the diseases by applying various medical, surgical and parasurgical methods of treatment.

Blood letting is a well-accepted treatment for vitiated Rakta dosha, the process of removing this stagnated blood i.e. Raktamokshan proves significant to treat the disease.

Leech application for Raktamokshan is one of the para surgical methods described by Sushruta. It improves microcirculation to tissues by removing this stagnated and vitiated blood.

Hirudotherapy improves capillary tissue perfusion and thus supplying proper levels of oxygen and nourishment to skin.

Face pack made up of Lodhra (Symlocos racemosus), Vacha (Acorus Calamus), and smooth paste of Jatiphala(Myristica Fragrance) helps to remove black spots of remnants of acne.

Blood purifiers like Sariba(Hemidesmus Indicus), Anantmula(Tylophora Asthmatica) are used for internal medication.

Digestive formula – Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Turmeric (equal parts organic powders).1 tsp taken during meals (2-3 x per day) in a small glass of warm water along with 1 tsp of Ghee.

Ayurvedic formula – Triphala can be taken 1-2 grams per day at bedtime in a little glass of warm water.

Applying the pastes of the fenu greek leaves , tender neem leaves with turmeric, face pack of ripe tomato pulp or besan flour (gram flour) with rose water on acne and then wash it off after it dries.

Take time out of every day to relax – read a book, take a bath, practice yoga,do sex or do whatever makes you feel happy and calm this indirectly contributes to health of your skin.

Yoga involves vertical, horizontal, and cyclical movements, which provide energy to the system by directing the blood supply to the areas of the body which needs it most.

The improved blood circulation and hormone balance makes the inner physical system immaculate and the postures/various physical exercises of yoga provide shape to the external body.

Yogic practices bring beauty of figure, graceful carriage, melodious voice, glowing face and charming smile.

Asanas such as Paschimotannasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Dhanurasana, Veerasana, Trikonasana and ArdhaMatsyendrasana helps to sculpt our body.

Below mentioned are some of the benefits achieved through different yogic practices :

A smooth and a soft skin – Facial skin becomes soft, wrinkle free, and starts glowing with radiance.

The black circles under the eyes vanish and the cheeks become pink. The face is filled with a magnetic attraction.

Well formed breasts – The breasts are moulded into an attractive shape.

A flat, fat free stomach – The extra fat of the stomach gets dissolved. Women who have gained weight due to over-eating and pregnancy are highly benefited.

A slim and curved waist – The waist of a woman should be slim & free from excess fat, all her beauty seems to be in vain, through a particular type of asana the waist is given an attractive shape.

A well proportioned thighs – The thighs should neither be too fat and nor should they be too slim. The thighs gain a well proportioned shape.

Ayurvedic line of treatment gives significant result in beauty care and is very beneficial to society by relieving the physical and psychological upset which is caused by this disease.

Beauty Care in Ayurveda

Ayurveda beauty care is aimed mainly at women. Beauty care according to Ayurveda is not just appearing beautiful, but also nurturing the physique for a healthy life. Ayurveda have suggestions for skin care, hair care and eye care. Following the instructions correctly can help you retain your beauty for several years. There are a few women, famous around the world, aged 60 or above and are still described beautiful. Ayurveda has the clues to that kind of nurturing your beauty.

Beauty really is a blessing. Not every woman has this blessing. However, everyone can make their appearance attractive and keep it that way for decades, if they listen to Ayurveda, eat the right kind of food, exercise (yoga) daily, and nurture their skin, hair, eyes, lips, foot, hands, mouth, teeth, etc with the recommended herbs.

Ayurveda never approves wearing makeup of any kind. Make-ups do not show real beauty. They are just a mask. However, Ayurveda recommends variety of cosmetics – henna, shoe flower (hibiscus), turmeric, sandalwood paste, aloe vera, etc.

Ayurveda recommends daily abhayanga (oil massage before bath), applying oil on your hair, practicing yoga, applying mascara (not the synthetic type), etc.

Beauty care massages are also recommended. Women can achieve glowing hair by applying certain types of herbal pastes, specially suited for their body or skin types. The herbal pastes can be a mixture or a sole herb – kasthoori manjal (Curcuma aromatica), mailanchi (henna, Lawsonia inermis), hibiscus, aloe vera, etc. Hair oil can have henna, hibiscus, kayyonni (eclipta alba), etc.

Another significantly important part about Ayurvedic beauty care if modifying lifestyle, eating habits and working habits according to dinacharya (daily routines) and rithu charya (seasonal routines) according to Ayurvedic recommendations. The general directions include sleeping at a fixed time, waking up early before sunrise, eating vegetarian food, avoiding fat, leading an active lifestyle, etc.

A happy face is a beautiful face. No amount of makeup can hide your worries, doubts and insecurities. It is always essential that you maintain a positive outlook to your life. This has positive effects on your health and your beauty.

Look at the famous women who maintain their youthful beauty, even into their sixties. Not every woman will be able to achieve that fete. However, nothing on earth can prevent you from enjoying your healthful, youthful and beautiful life, if you start early (at least in your 20s) and stick to the Ayurvedic principles of beauty care.